US Bridges

US264 NC45 over Intracoastal Water

Fair

Hyde County, North Carolina · 0.3.MI.E.JCT.SR1167 · Structure no. 000000000950020

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,537 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US264 NC45 over Intracoastal Water is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US264 NC45 over Intracoastal Water in Hyde County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 1,537 ft (468.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 88.9 mi (143 km).

Location

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CarriesUS264 NC45
CrossesIntracoastal Water
Location0.3.MI.E.JCT.SR1167
RouteU.S. Route 264
CountyHyde County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.5554, -76.43881
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length1,537 ft (468.4 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2021)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed88.9 mi (143 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US264 NC45 over Intracoastal Water built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US264 NC45 over Intracoastal Water in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US264 NC45 over Intracoastal Water carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US264 NC45 over Intracoastal Water?

The structure is 1,537 ft (468.4 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US264 NC45 over Intracoastal Water?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.